Is there anything more stressful than moving?

[Golddollar]

We've moved a few times over the years and I always viewed moving as a fine opportunity to get rid of stuff. That makes it easier.

My dad used to say that people need to move about every 5 years to shake down the house and get rid of stuff. I've been here 18 years now and I'm trying to clear stuff out of here even though my next move will be to Union Hill Cemetery outside Punxsutawney. You wonder where all the stuff comes from.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

I was totally sympathetic and with you all the way, right up until the disclosure that you have 6 cats. You lost me there.

Best of luck.

 

[Rudi]

I'd rather help 10 other people move, than move myself once.

 

[ameridaddy]

....Keep telling myself in 23 days I'll be in my new home and all this will be behind me!

Exactly. A wise man once asked me as we were facing a 3-4 day around the clock repair job:
"Do you know what's the hardest thing about work?"
Me: "I dunno - what?"
Wise man: "Thinking about it. Let's get started."

He was right. You have a good start, the hardest part is over, so roll with it and enjoy the adventure. You'll have stories to tell for years.
Safe travels and enjoy your new home.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

"Is there anything MORE stressful than moving."

When in training to be a marriage counselor about 30 years ago, we were given a list of "The 20 most stressful thing that could happen to a marriage."

Moving was number Three!! I don't remember #2, but #1 is: Going on an extended car trip with TEENAGERS!

It didn't say they were human, so how old are the 10 cats?

Ivan

 

[CalifEd]

Ended up just outside of Benson. Keep telling myself in 23 days I'll be in my new home and all this will be behind me!

Just think, you won't have to worry about hitting a Moose or a Bear anymore.

Rattlesnakes, scorpions and maybe a poisonous lizard but they are not too big of a real world issue.

I wish I could move, but too many family obligations at the moment.

 

[madmikeb]

Just think, you won't have to worry about hitting a Moose or a Bear anymore.

Rattlesnakes, scorpions and maybe a poisonous lizard but they are not too big of a real world issue.

I wish I could move, but too many family obligations at the moment.

I'll take the above over the ticks we have here in Maine anytime. We are like ground zero for ticks and Lyme in the midcoast area.

 

[madmikeb]

"Is there anything MORE stressful than moving."

When in training to be a marriage counselor about 30 years ago, we were given a list of "The 20 most stressful thing that could happen to a marriage."

Moving was number Three!! I don't remember #2, but #1 is: Going on an extended car trip with TEENAGERS!

It didn't say they were human, so how old are the 10 cats?

Ivan

Two are 10 years old, two are 8 years old, and two are about 8 months. All rescues. It's going to be interesting!

 

[jimmyj]

My Father said He rather have a complete burn out than a move.

 

[MetalMan]

Understand your concerns "madmikeb"...

As a veteran of 14 moves (relocations) related to my business, including an overseas move to Norway, it never gets any easier.

One of the most important things is to find a reputable mover which uses their own people to pack and load/unload rather than relying on pick-up day labor. Even so, someone will need to watch them like a hawk to ensure that a proper inventory is taken. Also expect that, even when the utmost care is taken, there will be some damage and/or missing items at the delivery end...unfortunately this is almost inevitable.

It's amazing how much "stuff" is collected over time. Consider to weed out anything you won't need or want at the delivery end. No sense in paying to move something that will ultimately be disposed of or sit in boxes for extended periods of time.

 

[ladder13]

Great advice from MetalMan. We planned our getaway for about 10 years before doing so, only the exact location was in question until a year before.
We either sold or gave away almost everything except two bedroom sets. Snow blower, riding mower, lawn tools, dining room set, living room set, deck furniture, etc etc etc, all GONE. Either family or friends got some deals.
Made a couple round trips by renting a van, to bring personal items, guns (being very very careful in NJ and MD), etc.
We left all else up north in storage, rented a furnished apt, contracted to have a new house built which took about 8 months, called the mover to deliver what we had in storage,
543 miles away, DONE.

To add, at closing for my old house, my neighbor who was also my realtor said “I’ve never seen you so relaxed”. We took the check, went to the bank, deposited it, had some lunch, hopped on I95 South and drove to our new home state, smiling all the way.

 

[johngalt]

Last time I moved, the mover did a walk through and told me there would be no problem moving my reloading equipment, brass, and lead.

Moving day arrives, they pack and start loading the truck, my reloading stuff is getting piled up in the garage.

"Why aren't you loading that?"
"The boss said we can't take it"

So I call him, argument ensues, he refuses to take it.

Then after the truck is loaded, he has the gall to show up and says their estimate was off, demands more money.

What am I going to do? Tell him to unload the truck?

I'll never use them again (Two men and a truck).

 

[johngalt]

Understand your concerns "madmikeb"...

As a veteran of 14 moves (relocations) related to my business, including an overseas move to Norway, it never gets any easier.

One of the most important things is to find a reputable mover which uses their own people to pack and load/unload rather than relying on pick-up day labor. Even so, someone will need to watch them like a hawk to ensure that a proper inventory is taken. Also expect that, even when the utmost care is taken, there will be some damage and/or missing items at the delivery end...unfortunately this is almost inevitable.

It's amazing how much "stuff" is collected over time. Consider to weed out anything you won't need or want at the delivery end. No sense in paying to move something that will ultimately be disposed of or sit in boxes for extended periods of time.

IMHO, the best money ever spent is to pay for the packing service.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Just remember that adventures are not adventures while you are having them. they are only adventures after they are over and you are talking about them in the past tense with a glass of scotch and a smile.

 

[whitestang]

JACK DANIELS

This and a vacation after the move is done.

 

[madmikeb]

This and a vacation after the move is done.

I've been vacationing in AZ for 20 years. I'm retired so once I get to AZ life will be one long vacation!

 

[LVSteve]

I moved a lot as a kid, which was good aversion therapy. Hate moving. I was fortunate to have somebody else pack and ship my stuff when my position in the US became permanent. My wife and I still haven't decided about a retirement location. Stay in Vegas for the weather, relatively low taxes, and a good airport, or move to be closer to family while suffering higher property taxes and some questionable politics. 'Tis tricky.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I lived in my Wyoming hometown from age 4 through 19.

The Air Force moved me 14 times in the next 28 years, close to
the three coasts (Atlantic, Pacific, & Gulf) and across both oceans.
Then I bought a 5th-wheel and lived in it full time for a year and a
half, moving whenever a neighbor annoyed me.

Bought a house in Wyoming, sold the 5th-wheel, and began to get
antsy after five years. Moved to another Wyoming town and have
been here longer than I lived in my hometown. Not leaving again.

aphelion nailed it in post # 7.

Moving is easy. Stress is self-inflicted. Roll with whatever happens.

 

[alwslate]

Stressful? How about needing to downsize your home and having a new one built that better meets your needs as a senior citizen. A new home of only 1375 sq feet compared to the old one of 2,000 sq ft. Getting suckered in by a scammer posing as a sincere contractor who wants to help you and then takes three years to complete your 1375 sq ft home. One of the most worthless sub human excuses for a man I have ever seen in all my years. Absolutely no conscience, no remorse,
nothing. He only finished it when he did after repeated threats of lawsuits for fraud. But I did get the last laugh on the worthless scumbag. When he presented me with his final bill I made him a take it or get nothing and go to court offer of several thousand dollars less and he folded like a house of cards and took it.

 

[yeti]

Moving ssssssuuuuuucks. Hate it!
While I take Alphelion's post to heart about keeping things in perspective. Moving is a huge PITA.